Ophthalmic Tech - Certified - Ophthalmology - Full Time
Company: Guthrie
Location: Sayre
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Eligible for up to a $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus!
Position Summary: The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for
performing advanced ophthalmic work up, procedures, measurements
and tests to provide data to provider and assist in patient care.
Assists provider throughout patient exam, office lasers and
procedures, and performs as first assists in the operating room.
Position requires good understanding of ophthalmology outpatient
day to day office routine. The Ophthalmic Technician will
continually demonstrate Patient Centeredness, Teamwork, and
Excellence in the daily performance of their duties. This position
requires the ability to be self?motivated, flexible, punctual,
detail oriented, have good time management skills and have
excellent communication skills. Education, License & Cert:
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred or Certified
Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with two years ophthalmic assisting
experience; LPN with completion of home study course within first 6
months of employment. (Licensure in PA and NY required). Surgical
Technician Certified with OR experience may be substituted however
completion of home study course within 6 months of employment and
Certification as Ophthalmic Assistant is required within the first
12 months of employment. Employee will be paid at one grade lower
than Ophthalmic Technician until certification is met. Completion
of Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) is required within the
first 3 weeks for those without COA, COT, COMT, LPN. Essential
Functions: 1. Obtains and documents accurate chief complaint and
comprehensive history of present illness. Reviews, verifies and
updates patient’s past ocular, medical, family and social history.
Reviews medical records for up?to?date master problem list
including patient reported medication and allergies and diagnoses
that are documented by physicians or providers. 2. Performs a
portion of ophthalmic exam, ophthalmic diagnostic testing and
procedures; documents findings/results on exam and stays current
with new technology and procedures as they become available. 3.
Performs as scribe for provider (throughout ophthalmic exam
capture, summarize, & document pertinent examination data, clinical
findings and the assessment and plan). 4. Provides patient
education, assists provider with informed consent, prepares and
reviews surgical charts. 5. Assists provider with laser and
surgical procedures within the office, including those that require
aseptic and sterile technique. 6. Performs as first assistant in
operating room. 7. Responsible for cleaning and sterilization of
office instruments, performing basic maintenance, quality control,
cleaning, disinfection and maintaining inventory of ophthalmic exam
room and ancillary equipment according to organization and
departmental protocols. 8. Responsible for documentation, tracking
and reporting surgical co?management; completion and processing of
forms (DMV, disability, legal blindness, insurance, low vision,
etc.); review and monitors provider’s schedule for efficiency and
errors; triages messages and phone calls and responds to patients
as directed by provider. Other Duties: 1. Provides orientation and
training of new employees and recognizes and utilizes opportunities
to teach other staff members. 2. May travel to regional offices as
needed. 3. Attends required staff and educational meetings as
requested. 4. Cover as needed throughout the department.
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